GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
867 km
538 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
867 km
538 mi / 468 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
53°
northeast

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GDJ KGL
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GDJ KGL
ICAO Code FZWC HRYR
City Gandajika Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,618 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 867 kilometers (538 miles / 468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Gandajika, it's 10:16 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,241 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gandajika Airport (GDJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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